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Spiritual Care HC Specialist III – Patient Experience – FT Days Req ID: 94193 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Patient Experience Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $63,800.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $111,600.00/Yr. Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Incumbent is an experienced professional who has an in-depth understanding of the professional field and knows how to apply theory and put it into practice. Facilitates Clinical Pastoral Services, including chaplaincy, pastoral care and counseling, and consultation to and with patients and their family members. Assists individuals to integrate their religious beliefs, attitudes, and spiritual resources for the constructive management of their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Evaluates individual needs for spiritual guidance and counseling and initiates individual or group programs to meet those needs. Enhances and maintains good community relationships, particularly related to soliciting and utilizing volunteer spiritual care services. May be called upon to interact with individuals in crisis. Collaborates with the other chaplains, spiritual care leaders, and spiritual care volunteers to facilitate the diverse needs of the patient population in the provision of spiritual care. Working in coordination with Life Resources Program, may be called upon to give pastoral care and crisis counseling to staff of the Medical Center. What It Takes to be Successful Total Compensation We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits . Required Qualifications: Three (3) years prior experience working as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting Thorough organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills Thorough knowledge of the ethical and confidentiality issues involved in a multi-faith clinical setting Thorough knowledge of spiritual assessment models, solid spiritual assessment skills, and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, spiritual assessments of patients/families to the healthcare team Thorough knowledge of a variety of religious and spiritual traditions and of giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical setting Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and accept people of diverse beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and health conditions Skilled at providing spiritual support and guidance on the issues of death, dying, grief, loss, and disability Ordination or commissioning by one’s faith group to serve as a religious leader and endorsement or official recognition by that faith group to function as a chaplain Master’s degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or equivalent degree program Full knowledge of principles and practices of delivering spiritual care and short-term counseling to patients and families in a clinical environment Flexibility and adaptability to remain calm and deal effectively with changing situations involving crises and stress Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Demonstrated knowledge about various religious groups Demonstrated ability to establish connections with key persons quickly and function well in crisis/trauma situations, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, sensitivity, and command when needed Completion of at least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited training center, preferably CPE accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Advanced pastoral judgment and triage skills Ability to work independently with patients and families while also participating in the healthcare team providing coordinated care Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends Preferred Qualifications: Certification as Chaplain through an approved Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (APC, NAJC or NACC) Bi-lingual in Spanish or Korean languages Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy . We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/94193 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b91d14a0a0e1594faf29631ad41b5dc1